Fruits
Fruits are high in:
Vitamin A, Carbohydrates, Fiber and potassium
Vegetables should be stored in:
cool, dry and dark places
Before you start cooking or eating fresh fruits or vegetables, you should make sure:
it's washed first
leafy green and deep yellow veggies are excellent sources of:
vitamin A
The smallest-size cut for foods such as fruits and vegetable is a:
Fruits are low in:
Fats, Calories and sodium
Which is categorized as a stem vegetable?
asparagus
Veggies are high in fiber, especially:
the skin
When vegetables are cooked, they lose:
Vitamin C and other nutrients.
Ripe definition:
something fully grown or ready to be eaten, matured
What are the 6 categories of fruits?
Melons, tropical fruits, Drupes, Berries, Pomes and Citrus
Tomatoes, squash, and peppers would fall into which MyPlate food group?
Vegetables
If cooking canned vegetables, drain the ____ first to lower sodium levels.
water
Which is the best way to prepare fruit to retain nutrients?
lightly grilled
Should you always wash fruit in cold water or hot water before cooking/eating to remove dirt/pesticide residue?
Cold
What are 4 ways you can purchase fruits?
frozen, canned, boxed or packaged
To chop and dice vegetables, what knife do you use?
chef’s knife
What are the health benefits of eating fresh fruits as compared to eating processed fruits?
fresh fruits are lower in sugar and sodium than processed fruits
How can calories be reduced when preparing fruits and vegetables (cooking method)?
baking and/or steaming
To remove peas from a saucepan, use a:
slotted spoon
Fruits are high in:
Vitamin A, Carbohydrates, Fiber and potassium
Alex plans to serve broccoli as a side dish. Which cooking method will preserve the most nutrients?
Steaming
veggies have ANTIOXIDANTS, what can these help with?
lower the risk of some cancers and heart diseases
What "cooking method" helps retain most of the nutrients, keeps color, texture, and shape while using little water?
Microwaving
Which category of food is selected by color, smell, and touch?
citrus and fresh vegetables